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31 Oct

Trade verification system to combat illicit activities

Observer MoneyTrade verification system to combat illicit activities

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), have unveiled the Trade Verification System (TVS) to enhance trade efficiency and combat illicit activities. The central bank and the agency said the digital initiative promises to revolutionise the country's trade processes, offering improvements in efficiency, transparency, and security in trade operations. The system will come into effect next month. BoN Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations Kazembire Zemburuka and Chief NamRa Strategic Communications and Support Engagements Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, in a joint media statement, explained that the international trade system, in particular, has been exploited by various…

31 Oct

Consumers get temporary relief as fuel prices remain unchanged

Energy, Observer MoneyConsumers get temporary relief as fuel prices remain unchanged

Niël Terblanché In a welcome respite for consumers, fuel prices in Namibia will remain unchanged in November. The Ministry of Mines and Energy made the announcement on Friday. The decision comes after a period of steep increases in the prices of consumer goods in the country. The Ministry of Mines and Energy explained the reasons behind this decision, citing significant declines in global oil prices during October. The decline was attributed to a reduction in fuel demand, which outweighed the OPEC+ decision to maintain a reduction in oil production, thus keeping the supply constrained. Diesel, which serves as an indicator…

31 Oct

Oshakati Hospital radiotherapy department to cost govt close to N$200 million

MainOshakati Hospital radiotherapy departmentto cost govt close to N$200 million

Hertta-Maria Amutenja With only one state-owned Oncology Centre in Namibia, the Ministry of Health and Social Services is embarking on a major expansion project at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital Radiotherapy Department. This endeavour is set to cost the government almost N$200 million, marking a considerable investment in the country’s healthcare system. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula announced this project during a recent session of the National Assembly, where he revealed that the ministry is working in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency and other stakeholders to expand the oncology department at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. “Equipment…

31 Oct

MoHSS to recruit thousands of people in the next five years

National NewsMoHSS to recruit thousands of people in the next five years

Erasmus Shalihaxwe As part of expanding Universal Health Care, the Ministry of Health and Social Services plans to recruit a total number of 6 186 new staff members over a period of five years. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, announced this in the National Assembly last week. Shangula was responding to questions posed to him by Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani, who wanted to know the current status quo with regard to Namibia’s Universal Health Coverage policy framework. The minister said that as a Member State of the World Health Organisation, and having subscribed…

31 Oct

An Exclusive Interview with DJ Alba

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Where do you hail from?I grew up between, Oikango, Henties Bay and Swakopmund. I have always loved music and all the elements that come with it. Do you think being a singer makes your flow/style of dj-ing unique?I can’t really say it changes my style of DJing, it just makes my brand a little more multifaceted. What used to inspire you as an artist when you started and what inspires you now?Growing up I listened a lot of music genres so I was inspired by that, but if I’m being honest deep house ( DJ Kent, Soul Candi collections etc…

31 Oct

DBN records a net loss of N$270 million

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Martin Endjala Development Bank of Namibia has recorded a net loss of N$270 million during the 2022/23 financial year compared to last year’s net loss of N$184.5 million. The loss is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, high inflation rates and poor economic performance amongst others.This is according to DBN’s Chief Executive Officer John Steytler, at the launch of the bank’s 2022/23 integrated annual report yesterday in Windhoek. “In today’s rapidly changing world, businesses have faced a multitude of challenges, from climate change to social inequality, from technological disruption to regulatory shifts, the landscape is more uneven than ever before,” he…

31 Oct

Amupanda sows fears of colonialism

National News

Niël Terblanché Job Amupanda stepped back into his activist shoes and started sowing fear about a new agreement between Namibia and the European Union. In a video clip released on his social media platforms, he criticised the Namibian Government for allegedly selling the country to the Europeans down the road. In his video, Amupanda referred to the recent visit of President Hage Geingob and his delegation to Brussels where Namibia affirmed its commitment to fostering a transparent partnership with the European Union (EU) in the transition to cleaner energy sources, with a significant emphasis on green hydrogen and critical raw…

31 Oct

PDM remembers the national anthem composer as a true luminary of music

National NewsPDM remembers the national anthem composer as a true luminary of music

The leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, said the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) mourns and remembers the composer and writer of Namibia’s National Anthem, Axali Doëseb, as a true luminary of music. Venaani, over the weekend, expressed his sadness on the loss of Doëseb saying: “Namibia has lost a musical virtuoso, a conductor, and a composer who left an indelible mark on Namibian nation’s artistic heritage”. According to the family, Doëseb (69), died last week Friday morning after he was admitted to the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital on Thursday night. Doëseb was known for the role he demonstrated in…

31 Oct

PM calls for local business promotions in regions

National NewsPM calls for local business promotions in regions

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has cited the need to promote business activities across the country and nurture local businesses in different parts of the country to position them for growth. She said that this is the only way to ensure equitable economic growth and development, thereby lauding the notable efforts being made by various regions and local authorities to harness the potential of business expositions to promote local development in their localities. “The government continues to call on local authorities and public enterprises to leverage innovative funding models to expedite the realisation of agreed public interventions. This becomes…

31 Oct

Exciting cruise liner season expected in Walvis Bay

National NewsExciting cruise liner season expected in Walvis Bay

Niel Terblanche Great excitement is brewing in the tourism circles of Namibia’s Erongo Region as the Namibian Ports Authority prepares to welcome a fleet of ten massive cruise liners to the picturesque port of Walvis Bay. The 2023 cruise liner season was officially launched with the arrival of the Vasco da Gama-Nicko Cruises passenger liner on Sunday morning. This event marked the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable tourism season for the region. The Vasco da Gama-Nicko Cruises passenger liner, a vessel measuring 219 meters in length, operates under the flag of Switzerland. According to Elias Mwenyo, the…